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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,221.80, 214,832.70 and 110,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,221.80, 214,832.70 and 110,005.80 is: 165,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,221.80 : 214,832.70 = 110,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,221.80/214,832.70 = 110,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,221.80x = 214,832.70 × 110,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,221.80x = 23,632,843,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,843,029.66/143,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,008.70

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